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Description
Ventisquero means glacier, paying homage to Chile's icy mountains in Patagonia. Innovative and passionate, Ventisquero strive to create wines reflective of Chile's unique climate and land.
This elegant Merlot is full of plum and cherry, intermingled with notes of cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate. A round with with velvety tannins, this is an excellent example of Chilean Merlot.
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.42 g/l residual sugar
5.1 g/l acidity
3.6 pH
Vinification
Fermentation: The selected clusters were transported to the winery, where they underwent a low-temperature pre-fermentative maceration to bring out the maximum colour and aromas. Then the must was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 24° C and 26° C.
Maturation
Ageing: 30% of this wine was aged for 4 months in French oak barrels. The wine was then bottle-aged for 6 months.
Months in bottle: 6
Food Pairing
Best served at between 16°C and 18°C. This wine pairs well with semi-mature cheese, white meat and pasta dishes.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 07808725401392
Closure: Screw top
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 17808725401399